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Dr. Elena Stanescu, MD

Saint Augustine, FL

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stanescu, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Saint Augustine, FL?

    Dr. Elena Stanescu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Augustine, FL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Stanescu graduated from Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila and completed her residency at Med Coll Of Ohio, Anesthesiology; Med Coll Of Ohio Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Stanescu is fluent in English, Moldavian, Moldovan, Romanian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stanescu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stanescu’s office at (904) 417-7909.

    Where did Dr. Stanescu go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Coll Of Ohio, Anesthesiology; Med Coll Of Ohio Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | MEDICAL COLLEGE OF OHIO HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila

    Is Dr. Stanescu board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Stanescu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Stanescu speak?

    Dr. Stanescu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Romanian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Stanescu treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Stanescu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Stanescu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
    • Sciatica

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbosacral Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Coccyx Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal Pain
    • Tailbone Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Stanescu perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Stanescu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Stanescu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
    • Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Paravertebral Facet Injection
    • Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
    • Facet joint block
    • Zygapophyseal joint injection
    • Lower back facet injection
    • Sacral facet injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Insertion
    • Spinal Neurostimulator Placement
    • SCS Implantation
    • Back Pain Stimulator Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63685: Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant
    • Epidural neurostimulator placement
    • Percutaneous spinal stimulator
    • SCS implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 63650: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array, epidural

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Stanescu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stanescu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 417-7909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stanescu accept in Saint Augustine, FL?

    Dr. Stanescu in Saint Augustine, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

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    Where is Dr. Stanescu's office located?

    Dr. Elena Stanescu's Primary Practice

    105 Southpark Blvd Ste C300

    Saint Augustine, FL 32086

    (904) 417-7909

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    Dr. Elena Stanescu's Practice 2

    800 Zeagler Dr Ste 510

    Palatka, FL 32177

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    What is Dr. Stanescu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Stanescu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649209842.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stanescu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stanescu

    What is Dr. Elena Stanescu's specialty?

    Dr. Stanescu is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Saint Augustine, FL. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Stanescu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elena Stanescu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stanescu is affiliated with UF Health Flagler Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Elena Stanescu accepting new patients in Saint Augustine, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Stanescu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elena Stanescu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stanescu's office at (904) 417-7909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elena Stanescu?

    Please contact Dr. Stanescu's office at (904) 417-7909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elena Stanescu have?

    Dr. Elena Stanescu is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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